Unique handmade Christmas gifts

Let your creativity flow and keep your budget under control with these ideas for unique handmade Christmas gifts. They’re easy to make and have a Latin touch!

Things tend to get a bit crazy the week before Christmas. Last minute errands, shopping trips to the mall, office parties and other events fill the daily schedule; but there is one activity that remains on top of the list: choosing presents for everybody!

If you are still indecisive about what to get to your family and friends, here are some handmade Christmas gifts suggestions that will not take too much time off your holiday preparations:

Snow globes as handmade Christmas gifts

A classic –and fun DIY home project– for all those who love to collect accessories. To make them you’ll only need a few mason jars, small figures, glue, glitter, and water.

First, select the combination of figures for each globe. For example, a couple of pinecones and berries, a quartet of little singing angels, a tree with some stars, a nativity scene, or a colorful house.

Then, glue them to the lid of the jar. When it’s dry, pour water, a sprinkle of shiny glitter dust and some glycerin drops to the mix. Finally, assemble everything by closing the lid securely and turning your snow globe over.

A style tip: Finish the gift with a festive green hand-loomed placemat set and add a pretty ribbon to tie them up! Whoever gets them will be enchanted.

Needle and thread

For the minimalistic or whoever prefers a simpler yet refined style, take a cue from the well-known phrase “less is more”. Personalize a couple of organic cotton, poplin or silk handkerchiefs, or maybe a pastel-colored face towel set. Simply embroider them with the person’s name, initials, or a timeless design.